Iozzo's Garden of Italy

Name: Iozzo's Garden of Italy
Address: 946 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 46225
Telephone: (317) 974-1100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3770 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Originally established in 1930 Iozzo's Garden of Italy is the Newest Oldest Italian Restaurant in Indianapolis. The high quality menu features a mix of traditional Iozzo Family Italian fare along with a modern twist on Italian dishes.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

2 July 2022

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(317) 974-1100

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(317) 974-1100
Website
http://www.iozzos.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
Women

Location
946 S. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46225
Area
Downtown Indy
Cross Street
Ray Street
Parking Details
Free street parking is available on the East and West sides of Meridian Street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

The Italian Effect-Californian Cuisine Wine Dinner
USD 130.80 per person
Prepaid
6 Sept 2022 only
5 Course Wine Dinner highlighting Italian influences in California.
Pasta, Parm, Balsamico.. A Love Letter Wine Dinner
USD 130.80 per person
Prepaid
4 Oct 2022 only
5 Course wine dinner featuring Italian's most loved foods.
Inspiration from Italian Renaissance Wine Dinner
USD 130.80 per person
Prepaid
1 Nov 2022 only
Inspiration from the Italian Renaissance Wine Dinner. 5 Course Dinner paired with wine.

Popular dishes

Meatball MartiniUSD 12.00
three signature meatballs served over a taste of spaghetti iozzo
Burrata CheeseUSD 16.00
marinated cherry tomato, herb salt, arugula, 15yr balsamic, grilled bread
Crispy CalamariUSD 14.00
calabrian chili aioli, lemon
Basil Cheese Garlic BreadUSD 10.00
basil garlic butter, mozzarella, provolone, pomodoro sauce
Seared Diver Scallops*USD 19.00
herb crema, grilled asparagus, pumpernickel, lemon, hazelnut
Fried MozzarellaUSD 12.00
hand breaded, pomodoro sauce
Antipasti PlatterUSD 15.00
rotating selection of italian salumi, cheeses and accompaniment
Prosciutto Wrapped PrawnsUSD 15.00
polenta, green tomato caponata
Margherita PizzaUSD 16.00
house-pulled mozzarella, olive oil, basil, crushed san marzano tomato

Salads

Market GreensUSD 5.00
ricotta salata, red onion, marinated cucumber, lemon vinaigrette, bread crumb
Grilled CaesarUSD 8.00
grilled romaine, caesar vinaigrette, crouton, pickled green bean, parmesan
Spring PanzanellaUSD 10.00
gem lettuce, radicchio, salami, herb crema, peas, asparagus, toasted bread, goat cheese

Soups

Italian Wedding SoupUSD 5.00
meatball, pastini, spinach, parmesan prosciutto brodo
Tomato Fennel BisqueUSD 6.00
crispy chick pea, lemon oil

Piatti Amati

served with a market greens salad. GF or fresh pasta 3, Add Ons: meatballs, chicken or house sausage 5, five shrimp 10 broccoli and mushroom 3

SpaghettiUSD 18.00
iozzo sauce, pomodoro, pink sauce or spicy diavolo
- bolognese sauceUSD 20.00
Fettuccini AlfredoUSD 19.00
creamy garlic parmesan sauce
Parmesan
spaghetti, parmesan breading, iozzo Sauce, provolone
- veal parmesan*USD 30.00
- chicken parmesanUSD 24.00
- eggplant parmesan - can be made vegetarian-USD 20.00
Lasagna BologneseUSD 22.00
layers of 5 cheeses and pasta, bolognese, alfredo
Marsala
scallopini, mushroom marsala demi glace, polenta, wilted spinach
- chicken marsalaUSD 27.00
- veal marsala*USD 32.00
Piccata
lemon caper butter sauce, broccoli capellini
- chicken piccataUSD 27.00
- veal piccata*USD 32.00
- salmon piccata*USD 28.00
- scallop piccata*USD 29.00

Homemade Pasta

served with a market greens salad

Cheese RavioliUSD 26.00
roasted garlic cream, spinach, fennel pollen, lemon oil
Pasta CarbonaraUSD 27.00
lumache pasta, egg yolk, house pancetta, pecorino, black pepper
Rigatoni VodkaUSD 26.00
house made sausage, parmesan, bread crumb
Frutti di MareUSD 28.00
squid ink linguini, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, marinara, oregano
Short Rib RaguUSD 28.00
tagliatelle pasta, fischer farm's beef short rib, parmesan
Crab TortelliUSD 28.00
brown butter marsala cream, salmon roe, dill, parsley
Cacio e PepeUSD 24.00
lumache pasta, pecorino, black pepper
Ricotta GnocchiUSD 31.00
gorgonzola fondue, grilled hanger steak, sage, roasted mushroom
Pasta PrimaveraUSD 26.00
red pepper campanelli, grilled eggplant & tomato, pea, asparagus, pesto cream

Specialties

served with a market greens salad

Wild Halibut*USD 37.00
pea & asparagus risotto, roasted mushroom
Hanger Steak*USD 31.00
fischer farm's beef hanger steak, crispy rosemary parmesan potatoes, charred tomato steak sauce
Faroe Island SalmonUSD 28.00
fingerling potatoes, blistered green beans, pesto aioli, fresh horseradish, caper oil

What 3,770 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Indiana
Italian
Indianapolis
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ChrisK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Another lovely evening at Iozzos. We will be back. That said, they were unusually crowded and that backed the kitchen up. Our prawns were a bit over charred as was my wife's steak on her gnocchi. My carbonara was fantastic and my dad loved the short rib ragu. Everything was pretty slow because of the crowd, but the waitress was attentive and apologetic. I'll definitely be back, but it wasn't the best meal I've ever had there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a cute Italian restaurant, super friendly staff, great food!
S
Steaklover
Cincinnati
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were all treated great! Food was fantastic and service was top tier!!
G
Gary
Indiana
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience4
The food was good and the server was attentive. The outside dining area our preference.
HP
HeatherP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stopped in for lunch with 4 teenagers and everyone scarfed down their food because it was so delicious. We had a wonderful experience!
O
Opentablefriend
Indiana
336 reviews
vip
5.0
336 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just amazing!! We enjoyed dining on thee we porch. Our service was fantastic, friendly, attentive- we felt so welcome. Then the s as maxing good! Smashed tomatoes with bread to start, grilled chicken sandwich was u inquest and special Then the warm berry crumble with ice cream is to die for! Wow - heavenly!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food1service4ambience4
We had not been to Iozzo’s since last year. My mom and I go every summer. And it has always been wonderful! My husband and I go as well throughout the year. Our food was not good, plan and simple. The lasagna portion size was less then half of what I usually get and was swimming in sauce. It tasted as it had been warmed up and was not very warm in fact at all. They were out of croutons for our Caesar salads. I don’t remember the salads being fried but, we didn’t care for that change either. It made for wilted and soggy lettuce. My moms carbonara was not appetizing either. She took three bites and sent it away. The pancetta tasted like small pieces of rubber and the butter sauce was underwhelming. The quality of the food has definitely declined. Our cocktails were the highlight of the evening. Average service though. For $134 I feel like we could have eaten at so many awesome establishments in Indy. Unfortunately, that will be our last visit to Iozzo’s Garden of Italy. We were very disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dr. Philthy aka Phil, our server, was unbelievably knowledgeable and helpful. Food was excellent and the atmosphere was fantastic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service for my wife's birthday dinner. Shout-out to Nikki for her fantastic service. Great times, great staff, great food
A
Amora
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had an amazing time at Iozzo’s! Iozzo’s Garden of Italy is our favorite Restuarant ever. We travel to other cities and the finest restaurants are great but Iozzo’s Garden of Italy is outstanding. It has that “old Italy” feel. Kindly, Amora
S
Sorry
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are somewhat "regulars" at the restaurant-and enjoy the atmosphere
MW
MarkW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, amazing food, charming ambiance. We celebrated our 30th anniversary and our server brought us complimentary champagne. It was a lovely evening in a beautiful setting.
KM
KallenM
E. Tennessee
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 June 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Overall, I would not recommend eating here. Although it was not a terrible meal, the food was just so so. Our antipasto platter, soup and salad were great, But our entrées and dessert could have been much better. My husband ordered the chicken marsala and it was extremely soupy and was sitting on top of watery polenta. The taste was very bland and not like other marsalas that I have had other restaurants in the past. I had the crab tortelli and it was extremely salty. The cannoli was some of the worst that I have ever had. I did love their limoncello which is made in house and I even got me a bottle to take home. Overall, I would not eat here again during my travels to Indianapolis. There are many other restaurants that I would prefer over this one.
DB
DanB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greg was a pleasure to meet. He actively took interest in our tastes and what type of experience we were having. Combo Celebration of Father's Day and our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Very nice experience.
AS
AmyS
Indiana
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect evening on the back patio as usual!
G
Great24
New England
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAD BEEN BACK EATING THERE IN THREE OR SO YEARS. PEOPLE HAD SET HIGH EXPECTATION WITH A LOT OF BUZZ ABOUT THEIR HOMEMADE PASTA. ALL I CAN SAY IS IT FAR EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS IN ALL WAYS. THE SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT, PHIL WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS, AND THE SERVICE WAS REMARKABLY FAST. THE CHICKEN MARSALA MAY HAVE BEEN THE BEST THAT I'VE EVER EATEN, AND THE SCALLOPS WERE COOKED PERFECTLY. I CAN'T WAIT TO RETURN AND DINE THERE AGAIN SOON.
GR
GaryR
Indiana
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous We love this place but have not been in 2 years because of pandemic. Fabulous
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome as always!!
MM
MelanieM
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff is very personable. Dining in the Courtyard was very enjoyable and our server Kathleen was excellent. Everyone in our party of five was very pleased with their meals.
AF
AmandaF
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and a fantastic atmosphere.
DL
DanielleL
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Soooo good! Food was great, portions were not crazy big but definitely left feeling full! I will be returning!
DC
DanC
Louisville
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Thank you! It’s always a pleasure to dine at Iozzo’s.
A
Anon
Indiana
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 13 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating our anniversary with a delicious lunch at Iozzo's. Food was excellent, and the service outstanding. When we told our server about our anniversary, she offered us either a champagne toast, or a dessert. We chose the Chocolate Budino, which was absolutely amazing. The only drawback is the noise factor. Quiet conversation was difficult. That said, we would definitely return, special occasion or not!
M
Matt
Indiana
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is one of my favorite restaurants in Indianapolis.
WL
WineLover
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was PERFECT from the time we made our reservation until we left the restaurant with full stomachs and smiles on our faces.
B
Brandee
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent service, explained food options and drinks superbly! Food was so good, a little on the heavy side with butter but fabulous none the less. We will be back!!
K
Kiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and our server had a sense of humor. Cannot wait to go back!!!
RA
RebeccaA
Indiana
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, service and overall quality. Love the scallop appetizer.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience for our double date. Thanks!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bartender Phil was amazing!
d
dkwright6
Indiana
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food has always been very good. The service was excellent as usual. BUT it took 45 minutes to receive our order. Our meal was paid for by someone else. I’m thinking it was paid by the house for our meal Being late. Thank You Iozzo We will return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dale was great!!
M
Mimi
Indiana
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
This visit did not compare to prior times. The food had too much salt, the ravioli hard and under cooked. The soup was greasy and the meatballs under done. Hopefully, this was just a one-off experience.
RB
RussellB
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never a disappointment. As something new and fresh.
DW
DavidW
Indiana
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 7 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We attended the Taste of Italy wi e tasting and is was a super-fun evening. The atmosphere was light and convivial. The service was outstanding. The antipasto was excellent with good variety of locally sourced meats and cheeses and the homemade pickled vegetables were excellent. The smelt was incredible as was the Luxardo merengue dessert. There were a couple nice wines and the pairings were interesting. It was a leisurely night and we thoroughly enjoyed the event.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 June 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
Went for our anniversary. My wife had the lasagna and it was excellent. I had the short rib ragu and it was not very good. Think egg noodles with shredded beef and no sauce, it was very bland. Our calamari was almost fried too long and the salads were not good either. We will give it another try because I know people who go regularly and they have told me that it is normally not like this. The service and atmosphere was great. Must have been an off night in the kitchen.
ME
MEGG
Indiana
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love sitting out on the patio and the food never disappoints!
I
Indy2
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere food is good a good and enjoyable experience. Of course, a little expensive, but a nice place. Our server Was excellent and his timing was as good as it gets in the industry.
WL
WayneL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and staff were both wonderful. They made our anniversary dinner a memorable evening !! Thank you
DC
DeeCee
Chicago
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a gem! Delicious pasta. So delicious. The patio is an oasis of charm and serenity after a long, hot, noisy day at the Speedway. The staff couldn’t have been nicer or more accommodating.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Iozzo's Garden of Italy offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 974-1100.

Iozzo's Garden of Italy is rated 4.7 stars by 3770 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

2 July 2022

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(317) 974-1100

946 S. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46225

Additional information

Cross Street
Ray Street
Area
Downtown Indy
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Free street parking is available on the East and West sides of Meridian Street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.iozzos.com/
Phone number
(317) 974-1100

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Iozzo's Garden of Italy

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Additional information

45 Indiana Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

The Italian Effect-Californian Cuisine Wine Dinner

Pasta, Parm, Balsamico.. A Love Letter Wine Dinner

Inspiration from Italian Renaissance Wine Dinner

Lasagna Bolognese

Marsala

Piccata

Antipasti

Meatball MartiniUSD 12.00

Burrata CheeseUSD 16.00

Crispy CalamariUSD 14.00

Basil Cheese Garlic BreadUSD 10.00

Seared Diver Scallops*USD 19.00

Fried MozzarellaUSD 12.00

Antipasti PlatterUSD 15.00

Prosciutto Wrapped PrawnsUSD 15.00

Margherita PizzaUSD 16.00

Salads

Market GreensUSD 5.00

Grilled CaesarUSD 8.00

Spring PanzanellaUSD 10.00

Soups

Italian Wedding SoupUSD 5.00

Tomato Fennel BisqueUSD 6.00

Piatti Amati

SpaghettiUSD 18.00

Fettuccini AlfredoUSD 19.00

Parmesan

Lasagna BologneseUSD 22.00

Marsala

Piccata

Homemade Pasta

Cheese RavioliUSD 26.00

Pasta CarbonaraUSD 27.00

Rigatoni VodkaUSD 26.00

Frutti di MareUSD 28.00

Short Rib RaguUSD 28.00

Crab TortelliUSD 28.00

Cacio e PepeUSD 24.00

Ricotta GnocchiUSD 31.00

Pasta PrimaveraUSD 26.00

Specialties

Wild Halibut*USD 37.00

Hanger Steak*USD 31.00

Faroe Island SalmonUSD 28.00

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